The NBA in 2023 looks a bit chaotic. In the past history of the NBA, there have rarely been so many embarrassing things and a blow to the league's reputation in one year. Recently, some incredible things have happened to both young players and veterans. To this end, the US media listed ten things that will discredit the NBA in 2023.
1. Josh Giddy had a relationship with an underage girl
Josh Giddy was recently revealed to have become boyfriend and girlfriend with an underage high school student and had a sexual relationship. Under local law, Josh Giddy could face jail time. In the end, the alliance downplayed the matter and gave the reason that Josh Giddy was cheated on by a girl. He did not know the other party's age at first. After he found out, he also expressed his willingness to break up with the other party.
2. Anthony Edwards abortion scandal
As the No. 1 draft pick, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to first place in the Western Conference in the 2023-24 season. Anthony Edwards became the favorite for regular season MVP this season, but he was exposed in an off-court scandal of forcing his girlfriend to have an abortion. The most important thing is that Anthony Edwards' girlfriend directly exposed Anthony Edwards' irresponsible chat history, and finally forced his girlfriend to film a video of herself taking birth control pills and send it to herself, and then claimed that it would be handled by a lawyer. .
3. Zion’s off-court sex scandal
Zion was also the No. 1 pick in the draft, but because of his lack of self-discipline, he was unable to stay healthy and in shape. Injuries caused him to miss many games, which allowed him to miss out on hundreds of millions of dollars in salary. . Adult film star Moriah Mills recently broke the news that Zion threatened her about their secret relationship. She revealed that Zion often drank soda and did not pay attention to his diet, and also tried contraband.
4. Draymond Green was finally sanctioned by the league for his continuous injuries.
Draymond Green was the main contributor to the Golden State Warriors’ four championships. Without his defense, many fans and media outside believed that the Warriors would not be able to win four championships. Championship, all because Draymond Green's defense often uses some hurtful plays. In the 2023-24 season, he choked Gobert, viciously knocked down Mitchell, punched Nurkic, and was ridiculed as liquidating European players. Draymond Green is prone to being hot-headed. He was unable to control his temper and was ejected three times so far in the new season. In the end, the league issued an indefinite suspension and required him to receive psychological counseling. He was not allowed to return until he recovered.
5. Dwight Howard’s sexual relationship is chaotic
Dwight Howard planned to return to the NBA in the 2023 off-season. At one time, he almost reached a signing agreement with the Warriors. In the end, the Golden State Warriors seemed to have found something and decisively gave up on Dwight Howard. It wasn't long before Dwight Howard was mired in a scandal involving sexual assault allegations against a man and a transgender person. Moreover, Dwight Howard's ex-wife, Royce Reed, also publicly exposed his promiscuous habits.
6. Ja Morant created a shocking "Holy City Thug" image
Ja Morant was suspended for 25 games in the new season, mainly for showing off guns during two live broadcasts in 2023. The first time was when he was having fun at a strip club, and the second time was when he was having a carnival with his friends. During his friend's live broadcast, he accidentally exposed his gun again.
7. James Harden once again forced a trade.
James Harden was once the league's number one shooting guard. He has forced trades continuously in the past few seasons and has become a joke in the league. In the 2023 off-season, he forced the 76ers to trade him, mainly because the team was unwilling to renew his maximum-salary contract. James Harden publicly called Morey a "liar," probably because Morey promised James Harden a salary cut to renew his contract, and then gave him a bigger contract. As a result, the 76ers demanded that James Harden continue to cut his salary and renew his contract. If he refused, they took the initiative to apply for a trade and leave. Recently, James Harden has performed at an MVP level, helping the Clippers achieve a record of 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games.
8. Kevin Porter Jr. was involved in a domestic violence scandal
Kevin Porter Jr. caused conflicts in the Cleveland Cavaliers' locker room and was eventually traded to the Houston Rockets.He finally performed well and became one of the team's most promising young players. But because of the domestic violence scandal, he was abandoned by the Rockets. However, because she was unemployed and had no income, the woman quickly changed her confession.
9. Miles Bridges charges and Canadian ban
Miles Bridges averaged 20.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the 2021-22 season. He finally showed his athleticism and scoring ability and proved that he was worthy of a maximum salary contract. As a result, he was suspended by the league for 30 games due to domestic violence charges. Images of the alleged abuse were shared online and he had to miss all games in the 2022-23 season. Returned in the 2023-24 season, averaging 19 points and 9 rebounds per game. However, Miles Bridges is prohibited from entering Canada due to Canadian laws, and he cannot go to the Toronto Raptors home game.
10. The 22-year-old Kai Jones speaks out
This may be one of the most shocking things in the NBA this year. As the 9th overall pick in the first round of 2021, he has played in the NBA for 2 seasons and averaged 2 points per game in his career. 2 rebounds. He has publicly disparaged Mark Williams and Nick Richards, and his bold words can knock out LeBron James and O'Neal. He even forced the Hornets to trade him on his personal social media. In October, the Hornets decisively waived him. However, Kay Jones has a beautiful white girlfriend.
